{"id":169537,"date":"2025-06-09T06:15:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T06:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/169537\/"},"modified":"2025-06-09T06:15:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T06:15:11","slug":"man-united-make-viktor-gyokeres-contact-as-fresh-transfer-update-issued-on-striker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/169537\/","title":{"rendered":"Man United make Viktor Gyokeres &#8216;contact&#8217; as fresh transfer update issued on striker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres continues to be linked with a summer move to Manchester United in their search for a new striker<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1749449709_39_0_SL-Benfica-v-Sporting-CP-Portuguese-Cup-20242025-Final.jpg\" alt=\"Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting poses for photos with the Portuguese Cup\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Viktor Gyokeres has been heavily linked with a summer move to Manchester United since Ruben Amorim&#8217;s arrival at M16(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Manchester <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">United<\/a> have reportedly made contact over a potential deal for Sporting striker <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/viktor-gyokeres\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Viktor Gyokeres<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Swedish international has risen to prominence as one of Europe&#8217;s leading strikers in recent years, boasting an impressive tally of 97 goals in 102 matches since his transfer from Coventry City to Liga Portugal in July 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Sporting&#8217;s top scorer this season has made a significant impact in the Portuguese top-flight, netting 39 goals and providing eight assists in 33 appearances. The 26-year-old has been a pivotal player in Rui Borges&#8217; squad, driving Sporting to another league title.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">And journalist Fabrizio Romano, who specialises in transfers, has claimed via <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/manchester-united-hold-new-talks-to-sign-monster-striker-fabrizio-romano-exclusive\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">GiveMeSport<\/a> that officials from <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/old-trafford\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Trafford<\/a> have made contact to &#8216;understand how the situation was developing&#8217; for the Swedish striker.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It is claimed that <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/uefa-champions-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Champions League<\/a> football was &#8216;probably going to facilitate the deal for United.&#8217; However, the Reds&#8217; absence from that competition means a potential deal has been complicated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The report adds that until Gyokeres&#8217; situation &#8216;gets advanced&#8217; with another club, United will keep being informed. It is claimed they are in contact with his camp.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Gyokeres has been strongly linked with a move to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/old-trafford\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Old TraffordLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Trafford<\/a> since the appointment of former head coach Ruben Amorim at M16 in November. The Reds are in dire need of a consistent goal scorer this summer, having only netted 42 times in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Premier LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Manchester Evening News <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-planning-three-sales-31491401\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">understands that United had set their sights on Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap as their main target before he joined Chelsea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It is unclear whether missing out on Delap will lead United to turn towards Gyokeres instead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Here at The Manchester Evening News, we are dedicated to bringing you the best <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester United<\/a> coverage and analysis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Make sure you don&#8217;t miss out on the latest United news by joining our free WhatsApp group. 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